x-desk compared to chandler mini mixer

datafeist · 11th September 2010

Hi,

I am thinking of buying something to sum out off the box...but so many options...

Does the mini mixer has pre-amplifiers (the things i have read about the mini mixer says it had amps...)?

Is it comparable to the x-desk?

What would you choose? And why?

Thanks

kittonian · 11th September 2010

The mini-mixer has line amps not mic-preamps. However your comparison would be better suited to the Mini-Mixer vs. the X-Rack (not the X-Desk, though their sound is comparable). The X-Rack (and X-Desk) are clean whereas the Mini Mixer is definitely colored (read: mid forward and aggressive).

All depends on what you're looking for. The reason I said compare the Mini Mixer to the X-Rack is build quality. The X-Desk is of lesser build quality than the X-Rack. The X-Rack also brings full Total Recall to the table and can handle 32 channels of summing/mixing in a single X-Rack chassis.

Personally I would choose a 32 channel configured X-Rack over the Mini Mixer but that's just my preference.

datafeist · 11th September 2010

Thanks for reply.

The sound i wanna achieve is this : PUZIQUe on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Videos

Any idea what will suit best (ssl or chandler)?

Thanks

datafeist · 11th September 2010

Is a combination chandler mini rack and x-desk possible?

Skriabin · 11th September 2010

Is there anyone who tried both the Dangerous 2 Bus and the SSL X-Rack summing modules?
I am in the market for a 16 channel summing system and I am looking for a very clean signal path.
Is there anyone who has used both and can provide a comparison?

11th September 2010	#1
datafeist Gear addict Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 317 Thread Starter	x-desk compared to chandler mini mixer Hi, I am thinking of buying something to sum out off the box...but so many options... Does the mini mixer has pre-amplifiers (the things i have read about the mini mixer says it had amps...)? Is it comparable to the x-desk? What would you choose? And why? Thanks

11th September 2010	#2
kittonian Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,324 1 Review written	The mini-mixer has line amps not mic-preamps. However your comparison would be better suited to the Mini-Mixer vs. the X-Rack (not the X-Desk, though their sound is comparable). The X-Rack (and X-Desk) are clean whereas the Mini Mixer is definitely colored (read: mid forward and aggressive). All depends on what you're looking for. The reason I said compare the Mini Mixer to the X-Rack is build quality. The X-Desk is of lesser build quality than the X-Rack. The X-Rack also brings full Total Recall to the table and can handle 32 channels of summing/mixing in a single X-Rack chassis. Personally I would choose a 32 channel configured X-Rack over the Mini Mixer but that's just my preference. __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com Follow AudioLot on Facebook for AudioLot's BIG DEAL Gear Specials, Morning Mix Tips, and more by clicking here AudioLot is located in Hollywood, CA. If you're in the LA area and are interested in coming by to see any of the gear we carry in person, please let us know.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Chandler Sidecar / Mini Desk? Nice...	airmate	So much gear, so little time!	39	11th February 2012 09:14 PM
to which the mixer can be compared ramsa desk	obetech	So much gear, so little time!	1	25th September 2009 06:53 PM
Chandler Limited Mini Rack Mixer as Summing Mixer	siloo	High end	18	16th January 2009 06:19 PM
Board or summing mixer? (chandler mini-mixer)	deckerluke	So much gear, so little time!	0	21st April 2008 10:48 AM

11th September 2010	#5
Skriabin Gear Head Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 64	Is there anyone who tried both the Dangerous 2 Bus and the SSL X-Rack summing modules? I am in the market for a 16 channel summing system and I am looking for a very clean signal path. Is there anyone who has used both and can provide a comparison?